We gave our time over so Ms. Hutchison could frame the issue, but I would say that we also circulated our brief to everybody on the committee. In the brief is a very detailed outline of a project we're currently funded for under Status of Women Canada.
Again, in terms of what's in here I would say that it's really important, particularly for people who aren't familiar with women's disability issues, to take the time to review the brief because you get a very strong sense and understanding of the different types of experiences, because there are many shared perspectives in here, and I think that's really key.
In terms of recommendations, you'll find at the end that we have some very particular recommendations. I'm happy to say the project is still in progress. We're in 13 locations across the country at this point.
In terms of next steps, there are some obvious next steps beyond the project. But I will say that in terms of the particular recommendations, we have program development for women with disabilities and deaf women around information and education sessions, peer groups, family and caregiver support groups, individual and family counselling, a volunteer roster, resource development, and services for immigrants and newcomers, because, again, the intersection of being a woman with a disability and being an immigrant or a newcomer is very significant.
Program development for the broader community becomes really important because, again, in terms of women with disabilities not being in a silo, it's extremely important to understand that how the work becomes effective is in engaging the broader community in addressing the issues of women with disabilities. Supporting women with disabilities at the local level to come forward and participate in that process is quite critical. We're having great success with these projects across the country.
We need policy and funding reforms on a very significant level. Again, in terms of understanding the particular needs of women with disabilities, I will just speak to what deaf women go through on an ongoing basis simply to have their basic needs met because of the lack of available accommodations for them.
I could go on, and there is a very long report here.